Testamentary trusts: what are they and why are they so beneficial?

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Testamentary trusts: what are they and why are they so beneficial?

Introduction A testamentary trust is a trust created under an individual’s will following their death. They may be contrasted with inter vivos trusts, which are ordinary trusts created during the settlor’s lifetime. Testamentary trusts may be: simple (for example, where the legal personal representative is to hold an asset for a minor beneficiary until they […]

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What is a trust, how are they taxed, and which one should you choose?

A trust is a relationship between: the trustee (who holds the legal title to trust assets for the benefit of the beneficiaries); and the beneficiaries (on whose behalf and benefit the trust assets are held). Are there different types of trusts? Yes. There are different types of trusts, for example: discretionary trusts; fixed trusts (including

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